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The character "态" derives from the traditional form "態", a compound structure combining the component 能, which carries connotations of capability, with 心, representing the heart or mind, thereby originally encoding the idea of an outward manner stemming from an internal disposition. Its earliest meanings focused on concrete appearance and demeanor, which over time extended to encompass more abstract notions such as condition, state, and attitude, reflecting a semantic expansion from the physical to the psychological and situational. The simplified form "态" reconfigured this etymology by replacing the 能 element with 太, largely functioning as a phonetic indicator, while retaining the foundational 心 component, thus continuing to anchor the character's reference to mental or emotional qualities. Throughout its historical usage, the character's conceptual core has consistently revolved around variations of form and expression, with its modern applications in terms like attitude and state demonstrating a direct lineage from its structural and semantic origins.
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他的态度很好。
她今天状态不错。
保持生态平衡很重要。
他以积极态度面对困难。
我们密切关注事态发展。
你的学习态度需要更认真。
两国关系的缓和态势明显。
这种社会形态有其历史必然性。